Indian women's cricket team wins historic gold at Asian Games

• On September 22, 2026, the Indian women's cricket team delivered a stellar performance in the Asian Games final, defeating Sri Lanka by 147 runs to clinch the gold medal.

• In the match held at Nisshin's Korogi Sports Park, India batted first and posted a massive total of 216 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs.

• In response, the Sri Lankan team could not withstand the Indian bowling attack and was bowled out for just 69 runs in 15.4 overs.

• Cricket has been included as a medal event in the Asian Games in limited-overs formats.

• The women's cricket competition is played in the T20 International format, where both teams get the opportunity to play 20 overs each.

• With this victory, the Indian women's cricket team secured India's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games.

• Prior to this, the Indian team led by Harmanpreet Kaur had also won the gold medal in women's cricket at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.